Ashes of Ares is an American

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band featuring ex-

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members

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on vocals and Freddie Vidales on guitar. It previously included drummer Van Williams (formerly of the band

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History

In June 2012, Barlow announced on his Facebook page the creation of a new band with former

bassist Freddie Vidales and

drummer Van Williams. Later that year the band signed with

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and entered Morrisound studio and recorded their debut self-titled album. The album was released on September 6, 2013.
The band went on tour around Europe with

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and Battle Beast in September/October 2013. On February 13, 2017, the band announced drummer Williams had left the band he co-founded. The decision was described as "both mutual and amicable." Williams moved on to play with the band Ghost Ship Octavius. In October 2018 the band has released its second album.

Discography

* ''Ashes of Ares'' (2013) * ''Well of Souls'' (2018) * ''Throne of Iniquity (EP)'' (2020) * ''Emperors and Fools'' (2022) * ''New Messiahs'' (2025)

References

External links

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